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Well, I have been working on this for a while now and just finished the box. I will flock the bottom and add a tray later. But I wanted to get some pictures posted. The marquetry was done with my shop built saw and I think it turned out nice. I want to thank Kent Shepard for his tips on using the barrel hinges. The box is Cherry with walnut splines and base. It is finished with four coats of shellac and a coat of wax. Comments or suggestions welcomed.

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Wow! the duck is almost three dimensional, it just pops right off the box, it is so well done.
 

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That's Great, yes the duck is almost real, Your choices in wood and the accuracy of Your work is outstanding, very artistic and tasteful with fine craftsmanship, Great Job, thanks for sharing
 

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Wonderful work John. The duck came out really well, as did the rest of the box.
 

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Beautiful work as usual John. The duck is just wonderful.
 

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John,

I don`t know how many of these you have made, but this is beautiful.
Have you heard of Silas Kopf?
Check out his work on his website on www.silaskopf.com.
What another inspiring marquetrist.
Ron Booth Sunny Hobart
 

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Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Max, hope you wintered well. Looking forward to spring here in Colorado.

Ron, Yes I have heard of Silas Kopf. He is way above my skill level. Something to shoot for. I have been doing marquetry for a little over a year now. It is very time consuming and you need a lot of patience, but I think the results are worth it.
 

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Very nice work John. Your marquetry is improving with each new piece.
Keep up the great work.
 

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Super awesome box. I have a marquetry kit, DVD, knife, etc and haven't tried it yet. Scared to fail I think.
You have given me inspiration to try it. Thanks.
 

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You have patience and talent. Great looking box and marquetry. Thanks for sharing.
 

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You do beautiful work, John. I can't think of anything better to do to de-stress and relax and enjoy your time away from law enforcement. I also want to thank you for doing what you do. Without dedicated men and women like you, we'd be in a heap of hurt. Thank you for your willingness to take the extreme risk to protect us. I speak from experience only as a volunteer at Richardson City Police Dept and a graduate of its Citizen Police Academy. Thank you.
 

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Paul M. - Thanks for the encouragement. You do some awesome work so your comments are much appreciated.

LoneTreeCreations - Hey neighbor, thanks for the nice comments. Some day we will need to get together and have coffee and share tricks. I love your scroll work. Something I enjoy doing also. I am in Erie so if you ever get down this way let me know and maybe we can meet.

Thanks Doug. Not a lot of patience. This box took over 6 months to finish. Couldn't stick with it and would set it aside for weeks at a time. Glad to have completed it though.

Thanks Mochasatin.

LittlePaw - You comments are very much appreciated. You have some great work. Thanks also fro the kind words. Our department just started our 2012 Citiaen Police Academy yesterday. We have a great group of men and women in our community participating. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer at the Richardson Police Department, I know they appreciate your help.
 

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John, this piece turned out really well. I really like your selection of veneer and grain orientation for the feathers. Very realistic effect.

Barrel hinges are great for boxes, very easy to install and get it right. Personally, I would have spread them out a bit closer to the corners, but that is an artistic choice.

Well done and please keep them coming!
 

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outstanding work,beautiful.
 

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Wow, what a gorgeous box John. The box in general is so handsome. The cherry has beautiful grain and the walnut compliments it well. Then add the marquetry and it really is a striking piece. Well done!
 

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very nicely done. the duck seems to be walking right outta the box.
 

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Great work, what a beautiful box! I really like the Hinges as well as the marquetry is simply amazing!!!!!
 

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Mathew - Thanks for the compliments. I appreciate the comment on the hinges. I wasn't realy sure where to put them or if there was a general standard.

Jim - You are always so generous with your compliments, thanks

Lenny - Thanks Lenny, I hope everything is well in RI.

Roger - I appreciate your comments, By the way, my granddaughter loves her table and chairs.

Ken - Thanks for taking the time to make a comment. These comments really make a fellow feel good.
 

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Absolutely awsome! Looks great you did a great job. Is this your first marquetry?
 

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You are very welcome John. Glad I could help.

Fantastic job on the box!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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